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A photo of a lion and a lioness walking down a dusty track with their three cubs

Lion cubs spotted in Meru

Great news – new cubs have been spotted in our homeland of Meru, Kenya. Just 23,000 wild lions remain, so each one counts. But, what happened when two adult males appeared?
A white wolf standing on a rock with tree branches in the background

Can an animal be brought back from extinction?

The claimed 'de-extinction' of dire wolves using ancient DNA appears to offer hope. But, is it what it seems, and should we focus on saving the species we still have?
A mother and cub Asiatic lion

The lesser-known lion

Did you know there are lions living in India? The western coastal state of Gujarat, including Gir Forest, is the only place in the world where Asiatic lions still live in the wild.
A photo pf a wild chimpanzee sitting amongst shrubs and bushes

Mapping nature’s past

A sophisticated new map of Africa, using a little-known element, helps reveal where rare animals – exploited by the illegal wildlife trade – have been stolen from.
A pangolin crawling across a leafy forest floor at night

Protect gorillas to save pangolins

You might have heard how Born Free is devoted to gorilla conservation in Cameroon, but did you know their rainforest habitat is also home to rare pangolins?
A group of people attending an VSLA workshop

Empowering women to increase their financial stability

For International Women’s Day, we take a look at what Born Free is doing to empower women in Kenya and increase their financial stability and resilience.
A wild lion walking across a vast African landscape

Q&A with Nelson Kibet

We chat to a recent Masters graduate from the University of Nairobi, Kenya to discover how academic research can have a tangible conservation benefit, benefitting lions and local people.
An orangutan sitting high up in the branches of a tree in a forest setting

How drones save orangutans

Did you know drone cameras can play a key role in conservation? Yarrow Robertson explains how the Orangutan Foundation is using tech to protect prime orangutan habitat in Indonesia.
A pangolin climbing across a tree branch with greenery in the background

10 fascinating facts about pangolins

The only mammals covered in scales from their heads to tails, there’s nothing like a pangolin! From curling up into a ball when threatened to using their long, sticky tongues to scoop up ants and termites, there are endless interesting facts about pangolins!
A young adult gorilla carrying an infant on her back

Update on Barbie

Remember the little orphaned gorilla, rescued after being shot by poachers? Thankfully, the youngster is now flourishing under the expert care of our Ape Action Africa partners, in Cameroon.